Somalian Basketball

Sigal Prishtina (SuperLeague) tabbed 30-year old Somalian ex-international forward Mohamed Abukar (208-85, college: San Diego State, agency: Two Points). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. Abukar played most recently at Shinshu Brave Warriors Nagano in Japanese BJ League. In 45 games he averaged impressive 17.5ppg, 4.9rpg and 2.6apg last season. He can count that year as a very successful as was selected to Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese BJ League Honorable Mention. The most of previous (2013-14) season he spent at Lugano Tigers (LNA) in Swiss league. In 15 games he had very remarkable stats: 17.9ppg, 3.3rpg and 2.3apg in 2013-14 season. He helped them to win the league title. He can count that season as a very successful as was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Swiss LNA 3rd Team. Abukar also played at Spirou Charleroi (Scooore League) in Belgium that season. In 11 games he had 11.6ppg and 5.2rpg in 2013-14 season. He also played 8 games in Eurocup where he had 12.3ppg and 3.1rpg in 2013-14 season. The most of previous (12-13) season Abukar spent at Rabotnicki (Prva Liga) in FYR Macedonian league. In 18 games he had high stats: 18.3ppg, 5.7rpg and 1.7apg in 2012-13 season. The other team he played shortly was Lukoil Academic Sofia (NBL) in Bulgarian league. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and Abukar had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 7 NBL games he had 14.3ppg, 3.6rpg and 1.9apg in 2012-13 season. He also played 1 game in Euroleague where he recorded 5 points and 2 rebounds in 2012-13 season. Abukar also played 6 games in Eurocup where he had 13.8ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.0apg in 2012-13 season.In 2008 (a year after he left the college) Abukar was drafted by Austin Toros (D-League) in second round (17th overall).The former San Diego State staris in his ninth season in pro basketball.Among other achievements he received Eurobasket.com All-Macedonian League Import Player of the Year award in 2013. Abukar was a member of Somalian Senior National Team two years ago.He has played also professionally in Holland (ABC Amsterdam), Italy (AV Cantu) and D-League (Idaho Stampede and Austin Spurs).

Mogadishu City Beats Mombasa Sharks 83-62 in Its First Africa City Challenge Game - 2 months ago

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Mogadishu Beats Mombasa Sharks In Its Debut Africa City Challenge Basketball Game Mogadishu City on Monday beat Mombasa Sharks 83-62 in a hotly contested game at the Nyayo Stadium Nairobi. Mogadishu players most having experience playing in North America turned to be too good for their rivals Mombasa in the Kwese Africa City Challenge a tourney bringing together basketball teams from the regions main cities. Mogadishu will be facing its second challenge in a game with Juba South Sudan [read more]

Mogadishu Beats Mombasa Sharks In Its Debut Africa City Challenge Basketball Game Mogadishu City on Monday beat Mombasa Sharks 83-62 in a hotly contested game at the Nyayo Stadium Nairobi. Mogadishu players most having experience playing in North America turned to be too good for their rivals Mombasa in the Kwese Africa City Challenge a tourney bringing together basketball teams from the regions main cities. Mogadishu will be facing its second challenge in a game with Juba South Sudan. Somalis living in Nairobi packed the Nyayo stadium to offer support to their home city. "Congrats to Mogadishu city basketball team on winning the match against Mombasa today" Mogadishu Mayor Thabit Mohamed tweeted upon receiving the news. "Mogadishu is rooting for you for the coming games" Thabit added.Courtesy of: radiodalsan.com

Keravnos Strovolou (Division A) signed 31-year old Somalian ex-international forward Mohamed Abukar (208-85, college: San Diego State, agency: Two Points). He is a dual citizen owning also American passport. Abukar played last season at Sigal Prishtina in Kosovan SuperLeague. He managed to play in three leagues last year. In 22 SuperLeague games he had 13 [read more]

Keravnos Strovolou (Division A) signed 31-year old Somalian ex-international forward Mohamed Abukar (208-85, college: San Diego State, agency: Two Points). He is a dual citizen owning also American passport. Abukar played last season at Sigal Prishtina in Kosovan SuperLeague. He managed to play in three leagues last year. In 22 SuperLeague games he had 13.4ppg, 3.8rpg and 2.2apg. Abukar helped them to win the league title and the cup. A very impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Kosovo League 2nd Team and to the All-Star Game. Abukar also played 6 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he recorded very remarkable stats: 16.0ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.5apg. And finally he contributed to 15 games in Balkan League where he was fifth best scorer with high stats: 17.7ppg and averaged 4.5rpg, 1.9apg and 1.0spg. Abukar contributed to his team winning the Balkan League championship. Quite impressive season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Balkan League Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year and Forward of the Year. The previous (14-15) season he played at Shinshu (BJ League) in Japan. In 45 games he got high stats: 17.5ppg, 4.9rpg and 2.6apg. A very spectacular season in his career as he was named to Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese BJ League Honorable Mention.In 2008 (a year after he left the college) Abukar was drafted by Austin Toros (D-League) in second round (17th overall).He attended San Diego State until 2007 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball.The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Abukar was voted Eurobasket.com All-Swiss LNA Player of the Year back in 2012. He was a member of Somalian Senior National Team in 2013.Abukar is quite experienced player. He has played in seven different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Abukar has played previously professionally in Belgium (Spirou Charleroi), Bulgaria (Lukoil Academic Sofia), Holland (ABC Amsterdam), Italy (AV Cantu), FYR Macedonia (Rabotnicki), D-League (Idaho Stampede and Austin Spurs) and Switzerland (Lugano Tigers).He could be described:
A quick and agile forward, with good fundametals, who can score well from inside and ouitside the paint. Has a good shooting range, runs very well the court for a player of his size.

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